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, All Together Now John L. Duvall has ceased to be mayor of Indianapolis. That is fine. And now— Let us put aside party factionalism. Let us bend our energies toward the important task of making a greater Indianapolis. .We have had too much pro-Duvall and antiDuvall faction activities. Let’s have a good deal more Indianapolis factionalism. This Candidacy of Stump The announcement of Albert Stump that he is willing to again be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate should have Jhe fine effect of causing Democrats to look over the *ield and discover the best man to properly represent that party in the next election. It is inconceivable that Senator Arthur Robinson .rill be returned to that body. There is a chance, of course, that he may obtain the Republican nomination. It is for that rather remote danger alone that the independent voter is interested in the nominee of the Democratic party. The people of this State -ant a chance to vote for someone, rather than against one, in the next election and to avoid that rather sad situation which existed in the race for the long term in 1326. The claim of Stump lies largely in the tradition of politics that a man who has made a losing fight in one election has some sort of a claim to run again if he sees fit. No one would make the mistake of believing that the very slight margin by which Senator Watson goes back to the Senate was due to anything but an opposition to Watson. Had the people learned from Stump last year that he was opposed to Watsonism, opposed to bargains with the Klan, opposed to all the practices which kept Watson in power and turned the State over to the forces of fanaticism and bigotry, he would have been an easy victor. At a time when the people were eager to listen to denunciation of the treason of corruption, Mr. Stump was denouncing tariffs on calico. At a time when the State resented Stephensonism and all that.it implies, Mr. Stump was talking in generalities and platitudes. At a time when the State was eager for a David to challenge its Goliath it was treated to bland smiles and blander appeals to a historic past. The people have not lost their interest or their zeal They want to redeem this State. They want a Senator who has courage as well as conscience, who hates fanaticism and bigotry in his heart, who will take his place among the immortals who in other years made the name of Indiana respected and honored for its patriotic zeal and its outstanding courage of convictions. The people will demand, if they have a chance, someone who is no late convert to the political expediency of denouncing corrupt influences but who denounced them when they were powerful and militant and tyrannical. It takes little courage today to condemn these wrongs and these influences. The conviction of the mayor of this city and his ouster, the indictment of the Governor, the revelations of some of, the secrets of the “black boxes,’’ have changed the hazards. Even a cautious man can today denounce them with impunity. The hour requires something more. It demands leaders and leadership. It has no place for the pussyfooter. It has no use for the timid.

Perhaps the voters of the Democratic party may look over their lists and decide that there are others who more completely fulfill their requirements and their ideals. They may decide they want a man who did not wait until the battle was over before he went to the front lines. Os course, there is the chance, a very great chance, that the Democratic nomination may not be so important. It is quite probable that the Republicans will so completely throw off the influences which kidnaped its name and livery that it will produce a candidate, not Robinson, who will be all that the people, Republicans or Democrats, will desire. But as long as the menace of Robinson exists, the Democratic party owes as a duty to the citizenship the nomination of a candidate who will at least offer a contrast. A Ready-Made Plot for the Movies The Anthony Hopean streets of the Balkan city of Bucharest are resounding to the measured tread of marching troops off to put down incipient revolution against the Rumanian throne. At least that is the way it looks to a mildly interested world. Prince Carol, father of King Michael, child monarch of the country, would seem to be selfishly intent upon brushing the crown from his own son’s head that he might wear the bauble himself. Which is the truth, apparently, as far as it goes But the plot is far thicker than what looks like a clear case of a bad papa taking candy from his child. Silly Prince Carol is a mere figurehead in what is going on—as much so as his little son, the boy king. Behind the throne of 6-year-old Michael is the Eratiano family, the real rulers of the kingdom. There are the three brothers, Jono.'Vintila and lonel, and a brother-in-law, the Prince Barbu Stirbey, one of the richest men in the land. And as if this combination of money and political astuteness were not enough, the Bratianos also happen to be the creators, so to speak, of Rumania’s royal dynasty. Their father made the German Prince Charles into the Rumanian King Carol, uncle of King Ferdinand I, father of Crown Prince Carol and grandfather of the present King Michael. Rich, first-class politicians, king makers, representing all that is conservative in Rumania, it is small wonder that these three men are the virtual dictators of the country. Against the Bratianos there is the United National Peasants’ party, the strongest single popular force ill the country, and all the various dissenting groups, particularly in the old kingdom, Bessarabia and Transylvania. The Jews, numerous in Rumania and

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charging persecution, are bitterly hostile, while the loyalty of at least a portion of the army is_doubtful. Undoubtedly there is vast unrest throughout the nation, lacking only a strong leader about whom all factions could rally to make it extremely dangerous to the Bratianos and to the dynasty. The former Crown Prince- Carol, who left his wife and forsook a crown to buzz about Europe with Mme. Lupescu—with whom he lived cozily, if unconventionally, until recently in Paris—personally is no such leader. But he Is liked by the younger element in the army and in him the peasants’ party and other hostile groups see a convenient and royal stuffed shirt ready for them to use. To make things all the easier, Prince Carol is entirely pliable, and willing to be ‘drafted” in a movement to save the country. Such is the story behind the story froniJhe Balkan capital of Bucharest—a ready-made plot for a movie or another of Anthony Hope’s “Prisoner of Zenda” tales. \ Censorship of Foreign Loans America’s financial supremacy is raising problems which may be extremely difficult of settlement. We are now the world’s banker. Needy nations are daily asking for money, and getting it. Private loans to foreign interests have reached the figure of $13,000,000,000, of $2,000,000,000 more than war debts. This flow of capital abroad can conceivably lead to trouble.

The lenders may one day feel that our Government should take action to protect their private investments. That has happened already in the cases of Mexico and Nicaragua. The Administration conceived that “legitimate” American interests had been injured. For a while Mexico and this country were on the brink of a serious dispute. Our marines and battleships and airplanes have been dispatched to Nicaragua to safeguard American investments. The question, then, is whether the making of such loan is not of sufficient national concern to require Government regulation. The regulatory process was originally adopted as a weapon with which to force funding of our political debts. It has seemed to succeed except in the case of France. Now comes a demand for termination of this censorship. Some who advocate a hands-off policy point out that the Government has no right to dictate how money shall be used by those who have it to lend. Others suggest that approval by the State Department, despite reiterated statements to the contrary, may convey the Impression that this Government guarantees the safety of investments it has o. k.’d. Both considerations must carry considerable weight. It is a problem which calls for careful and conscientious consideration, without demagogy or selfishness; and it is doubtful if either legislation or executive order can solve it. In “the last resort, responsibility for making wise investments and not adopting the attitude that the Government should play the part of de'bt-collector must rest upon the bankers, who underwrite foreign flotations, and the public, which subscribes to them. Such a trust in the bankers, however, is not encouraged by the recent address de* livered before the American Bankers’ Association by Melvin A. Traylor, its president. “I have an idea,” said Mr. Traylor, “that there are thousands of American citizens whose instincts of self-preservation and whose sense of property rights may somewhat incline them to take heed of what is happening in the rest of; the world. “Not often in the past have the property rights of our citizens been put in jeopardy by the action of a foreign government, but if we may judge by the reaction that has followed the attempt of our neighbor to the south in matters of this kind, we may well imagine that the day piay come when no mere small fraction' of our people will not only be interested in what is happening in other lands, but insistent upon our Government taking cognizance of such facts.” In other words, the dissemination of bankets flotations among the investing public may be depended on to force our Government to adopt an aggressive policy when those Interests are Jeopardized. We trust that the majority of the men in charge of American banking operations do not subscribe to this sentiment. { ' Let’s Give Our Patronage A treat for music lovers will be offered next Monday evening when the New York Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert in the Murat Theater. It is to be the first of a series of three great musical events, (guarantors for the concerts are Tudor Hall School for Girls, Indiana University, De Pauw University School of Music and the Professional and Business Women’s Club of Indianapolis, in addition to many individual. The people of Indianapolis should feel grateful to the guarantors who make it possible for Indianapolis to hear the best in music. And a good way of expressing gratitude would be by giving liberal patronage to these concerts, which are among the Ona B. Talbot enterprises. One measure of a city’s cultural standing is the degree in which its citizens respond to good music. Just what is a vegetarian supposed to do about animal crackers? Mexico is a country where political elections are decided by lead rather than mud. Who’d be so little as to hide behind a woman’s skirts!

Law and Justice By Dexter M. Keezer

A toan hired a safety deposit box in a bank vault -and placed several thousand dollars worth of bonds in it. Burglars blasted their way into the vault and stole the man’s bonds. He sued the bank to recover an amount equivalent to the value of the bonds, claiming that the bank had become an insurer of the safety on his bonds when it rented him a safety deposit box. The bank contended that it was not liable for the loss of the bonds which had been stolen by experienced safe crackers without negligence on its part. It was the claim of the bank that in renting the man a safety deposit box it had not become an insurer of the safety of property deposited in it and would be liable only if the bonds were lost as a result of its negligence. HOW WOULD YOU DECIDE THIS CASE? The actual decision: The Supreme Court of North Carolina decided that the bank was not an insurer of the safety of the bonds and, unless negligent, could not be held for the theft of them from a safety deposit box in its vault.

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M. E. TRACY SAYS: Propaganda Books and Plays Have Struck a Deadly Blow to Art. People No Longer Think of the Novel and the Drama as Forms of Amusement.

Carl Magee g 2S from the New Mexico State Tribune to become editor of the Oklahoma News. It goes without saying that the promotion was richly deserved and that Oklahoma City is the gainer. Carl Magee is the man who not only cleaned up a rotten situation in New Mexico at the risk of his life, but exposed the Fall-Sin-clair-Doheny oil scandal. He is one of those fearless, fighting editors whom any newspaper organization would be proud to claim and who are of inestimable service to any community that is fortunate enough to have them. He enters Oklahoma at a peculiarly opportune time. The people of that State can rest assured that they will find in him a tireless worker for clean politics and honest government. * * * Spurns Elmer Gantry Bayard Veiller, wdio wrote “Within the Law” and “The Trial of Mary Duga'n,” and who was commissioned to dramatize Sinclair Lewis’ novel, “Elmer Gantry,” has tom up the manuscript which he spent six months in preparing and sent back his retainer fee of $2,000. He did this, he says, to avoid the tremendous antagonism which he felt certain would be brought about by the presentation of the “Preacher Play.” “I was sure,” he says, “that it would cause nothing out trouble. Absurd protests are being made and will continue to be made against real worthwhile play’s that should not be interfered with, and production of ‘Elmer Gantry’ would serve, I am sure, to increase hostility toward ‘ the theater in. general.” ♦ * • Sense of Humor Gone? Mr. Veiller shows gooff sense. We have developed a state of mind in this country that presents a grave problem for authors and producers. Propaganda books and plays have struck a deadly blow to art. People no longer think of the novel and the drama as forms of amusement, but media for theories. The idea of enjoying ourselves when we read fiction, go to a movie or sit in a theater has given place to the idea that we are being indoctrinated. Commonplace Jokes have come to be regarded in the light of deliberate attempts to offend somebody, while scenes and characters that were obviously portrayed for no other purpose than to make a colorful picture are interpreted as malicious thrusts at some race, religion or social status. That sense of humor on which we used to pride ourselves, and which did so much to promote good work and good feeling, has given place to a thin-skinned attitude which looks serious on the surface, but which is nine-tenths spleen underneath.

Speed in Aviation Inventiveness is modifying the practice and possibilities of aviation so fast that it is hard to keep up with the progress. Last week, Clarence D. Chamberlin flew in an airplane which weighed only 500 pounds and which could start and land on a run of seventy-five feet. This week Charles A. Levine prepared to begin work on the construction of a gigantic plane to carry fifty passengers. On Thursday, the Curtiss Company announced that it would spend $75,000 buildnig a plane which its inventor claims can rise and descend vertically and which can hover in the air with its engines shut off. At the banquet given Levine by the Unity Club of Brooklyn, Wednesday night, General Hasken, speaking as the representative of Governor Smith, said that he had no doubt that a speed of 600 miles an hour was possible for airplanes, or that it would be attained. ' ♦ * • Ain’t Ha’e a Hero? His honor the mayor of Chicago arises to remark that "If Nathan Hale ain’t a hero, I am the guy who wants to know why.” It is a pretty safe position for "Big Bill” to take, When you come to think it over. If he had really wanted to create a discussion around the immortal memory of Nathan Hale, he should have asked where the capture took place, as any resident of Long Island and especially the town of Huntington will agree. Is there a bird called the greai horned owl? Describe it. The great horned owl, also knowr as the eagle owl, belongs to a group of large fierce owls of the Northern Hemisphere, of which the American great horned or hooting owl is a familiar example. They are characterized by a somewhat incomplete facial disk, two tufts of feathers oi considerable size on the head, ears with small external openings, legs and .toes covered with feathers, short strong curved bill and long curved sharp claws. They prey on hares rabbits, yoifhg deer, grouse and partridges. Their prey is seized with the feet and the owl seldom touches it with the bill till its struggle? are over. These owls have a deep loud syllabled hoot, Varied somewhat into a horse neighing laUgh. Are there rattlesnakes In C&lifo—*ia? | Yes. / fl

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(Fivmouth Pilot) (Republican) _ Admiral Thomas P. Magruder has been called before Secretary of the Navy Wilbur, to explain his criticism of the expenditures of that department. The admiral has also been relieved of his Criticizing duties for the present. So much it means for an officer in the Navy or Army or Air Service to Navy express his opinions frankly about our forces and the conduct of the departments. We believe that there ought to be more liberty of expression for these officers. It is, of course, better for them to express their criticisms in private before the department heads and higher officials. But, if these “higher ups” will not act nor change their methods, then it becomes necessary that the public should understand the inner workings of affairs. Officers should be granted, at least, the privilege or frde expression in criticism or praise so long as they keep within the bounds of good decorum. In this way we can better keep our military affairs free from decay or extravagance. (La Porte Herald Arms) (Republican) D. C. Stephenson’s chances of getting his freedom are fading rapidly, the most recent blow coming when the State Supreme Court denied him a writ of habeas corpus. Only one more chance reStephenson mains, the direct appeal from his con4, p • vtction for murder in the Hamilton faying County Circuit Court. And the Suthe Piper * preme Court will consider this appeal. Stephenson is a supreme example of a man "paying the piper” for excesses and abuse of power in years gone by. Now practically friendless, he is doomed for a long stretch of years behind the prison walls. When he entered he fully expected to be free within a few months, confident that influential friends outfcide the prison would work for him, that public opinion would swing back in his direction again. At the time he probably expected that his appeals to higher courts would be successful. There is argument on both sides as to whether the former Klan dragon was “railroaded” to the penitentiary as he says. Perhaps the penalty was too severe for the crime, perhaps not. But putting all else aside, Stephenson, under the law of compensation, is paying for his social crimes, his offenses against the State, against every citizen of the State. More powerful than any legal law is this natural law

You can set an answer to an; question ot tact or intormatlon b; writing to The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Ave.. Washington, D. C.. inclosing 2 cents in stamps tor reoly. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters are confldentlal.—Editor. Is It possible to grow sweet potatoes from Irish potato seed? No. The two are members of different botanical families. When did the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution go into effect? On Jan. 29, 1919, the Secretary of State proclaimed the adoption of the Eighteenth Amendment by thirty-six States and declared it effective on Jan. 16, 1920. —i • Who was Crispus Attucks? The first man killed in the Boston massacre, March 5, 1770. He was either a half-breed Indian or a mulatto of Framingham, Mass. A monument to him stands on Boston Common. What Is the address of the American Society for the Prevention of Cancer? 370 Seventh Ave., New York. What is the meaning of the name Verna? It is probably a shortened form of the word vernal. Vernal beauty is the beauty of spring time. In persons it refers to. youth, the springtime of life. The name may be taken to mean “always young.” Is there any way to soften rubberized cloth that has become stiff? Try rubbing it with olive oil. Is there any State In the United States that permits the marriage of a brother and sister? No. What is the value of a large copper cent dated 1827? From 3 to 25 cents. Why does the sun appear redder at its rising than at its setting? The sun and moon appear red -• ■Lnear the horizon because we viewed through a greater

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length of atmosphere. The atmosphere interferes more with the passage of light-rays of shorter wave length, that is those toward the vielet end of trie spectrum, than it does with those of longer wave-length, that is toward the red end. Thus, the sun and moon appear redder at rising and setting because they are viewed through a

Mr. Fixit South Side Resident Aided in Obtaining New Street Sign.

Let Mr. Plxit, The Times' representative at city hall, .present your troubles to cltv otlicials. Write Mr. Flxit at The Times. Names and addresses which must be given, will not be published. \ A South side resident today was aided by Mr. Fixit in getting anew street sign at Reid PI. and Prospect St. Dear Mr. Fixit: Will you please note the condition of the street sign at Prospect St. and Reid PL? You •eadily will see it is impossible to read the one that is there now, so we are asking you to help us get a new one. Thank you. W. G. A. The board of works will give this immediate attention. Dear Mr. Fixit: Last spring we petitioned for a sidewalk and curbing from Madison Ave. to Ransdall St. on Hoefgen St., and we have heard nothing since that time. Will inform us when this work is to be started. A. A. The works board found the petition was filed Aug. 3, and promised to rush the resolution. Dear Mr. Fixit: Will you please help us residents of 1600 block Finley Ave., Just east of Walker, to get some service on garbage and trash collection. We have to carry our garbage almost a half block to Walker Ave. There is a good cindered, alley back of this address all the way to State Ave. V. G. and J. G. The sanitary board promised to provide relief if possible.

of compensation, what a man sows that shall he also reap. (Kokomo Dispatch) (Democratic) The education of a boy is not merely a matter of schooling and discipline. The boy himself does more than his teachers to lay the deeper foundations of his life in the hours he spends with Heroes his heroes, who teach him ideals and f ambitions and write their message in his heart. These heroes, mythical and Today shadowy though they may be, have power over him and gain his love and confidence, and the bent and fiber of his character will inevitably reflect their inspiration. It used to be that knights of old or spectacular heroes of pioneer days were the boon companions of the youthful spirit. But the daily newspaper in every household has wrought its miracle even with the boy. His heroes today are on the front pages of the paper; they are athletes, soldiers and saiiorr, aviators and explorers, and men everywhere who give their strength or hazard their lives in some deed of unselfishness and sacrifice. Boy nature demands heroes, and the boy’s heroes today are of his own generation and very much alive in the world with them. He may see them, hear their voices and follow their story from day to day. The picture of Lindbergh hangs on the wails of countless boys bedrooms; they can read the book he has written and catch a glimpse of him as he rides his swift steed above the cities df America. The wise parent and teacher will encourage such hero worship, so that the torch of high empire may one day pass to hands that are ready for it. (Washington Demoorat) . (Democratic) That Princeton man who received a sentence of ninety days on the penal farm for slaying a man with a baseball bat, ought to thank his lucky star that he was being tried for murder instead of possession of a pint of liquor. (Washington Democrat) All Indiana is still 'awaffclng action by Senator Robinson, who, about three months ago, gave the Indianapolis Times three days, count 'em—three- to retract what it said about him. The Times told him to go to h—II, or words to that effect, and little Arthur full of bluff, bluster and hot air, hasn’t been heard from since.

thicker belt of the earth’s atmosphere. What cities of the United States lead in the meat packing industry? Chicago, Kansas City, Mo., Omaha, Neb., and East St. Louis, 111. Did Richard Rartheimess play in the picture “Humoresque?” He did not. The cast included Frances Marion, Vera Gordon, Dore Davidson, Little Bobby Connelly, Sidney Carlyle, Alma Rubens and Gaston Glass. , Does the Dominion of Canada pay a crown tax to England? No. How did the expression “Hello” originate? From “Halloo,” an English hunting cry. It has many different forms in different parts of the world. Hello is a colloquism used principally in the United States, although it has come to be the usual term for answering the telephone in all parts of the world. What is the principal import and export of the United States? Rubber is the chief import and cotton the chief export. What is the difference between “affected” and “effected?” “Affected” means concerned, influenced. “Effected” means accomplished. What island off the coast of Florida was used as a penal station during the Civil War? Port Jefferson, located on one of the islands of the Dry Tortugas group. Is Ralph Forbes, who played in the motion picture “Beau Geste,” an American? Was the picture filmed in America? N Forbes was bom in England in 1892. Most of “Beau Geste” was filmed in Arizona, in the Barren Valley and in Zulanon, the desert town in the southwestern part of the State near the Mexican border.

OCT. 28, 1927

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The name and address of the author must accompany every contribution, but on request will not be published. letters not exceeding 200 words wIU reoelve preference. To the Editor: Am especially appreciative of your heroic and true patriotic fight so wisely and successfully conducted. My subscription renewal is enclosed. ALVIN THREEWITS. Centerville, Ind. To the Editor: I consider this one of the most opportune times, and a time when if “right” ever should be forced and brought to the front pages of the American press, it surely is now. I wish to state that this should be done, especially in the State of Ind ana. All people admire the courage of a inan or organization, who, knowing themselves to be right, stick to the cause to the bitter end. I am not admiring your paper alone, but the people of the State and nation are both admiring your stand on questions concerning "right and wrong” in governmental affairs. If there ever was a time to smash corruption to the very heart it certainly is now. WAYNE ZELL. Rushville, Ind. To the Editor: Viewing the five planks of your platform in their entirety the opportunity to put them into action has once passed, in both this State and the nation. We have a right to assume that in the last campaign you directed your energies where you thought they would most nearly accomplish the desired result. From the statement about the "old parties” we presume your efforts were united with the third party, or worse yet, were neutral, hence ineffective. From observation, we hold that a third party in this country is useless and has seldom done more than defeat one or the other of the two parties that could accomplish a great deal. If forces that united with the third party were put into operation. An example—in the campaign of '24 if all the votes cast for La Follette had been give nto Davis (a Just conclusion since they had a chance to vote the G. O. P. ticket) Davis would have received the electoral vote and election. Each of the five items of your platform were almost identical with what John W. Davis advocated in nearly every speech he delivered during the campaign. From these facts we must conclude that he was not an ‘inspiring le'ader.” Surely, few candidates have been better fitted for the presidency of the United States. His inheritance was ideal; his social standing high; his reputation for honesty good; his business relationship all that one could ask; his legal standing high. All in all he was c.rtainly a very powerful and potentially strong candidate, but evidently was not an “inspiring” leader. Could this h; ve been beca ise he was the product of a most wa.'-like convention? It seems more than likely that the same party will again come forth with these same five planks and more, and we hope that as strong a candidate as he may again carry the banner. If so, surely your chain of newspapers could unite behind him with a clear conscience ard wield a most powerful influence toward the overthrow of corruption and inefficient officials. Six years has shown conclusively that in both this State and the nation, just punishment will not be given the offenders; that constructive government will not be instituted, while the present party holds forth. We hope your organization will continue to stand on these principles and not allow another opportunity to execute them pass by. MARK D. WEEB, Franklin, In i.

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Blanche literally puffed as she went slowly un the stairs to her apartment. Her heart was bad again. She’d have to see Dr. Mitchell tomorrow. Somewhere a radio was going. Could it be hers? Thm Cherry must be home. Early for Cherry. Perhaps she hadn’t gone to wait tables tonight. So much the better. Blanche would have a longer time with her pretty daughter. Blanche felt that they were chums —no less, even though they saw little enough of each other. Each was working —.although Cherry was young to hold a job—and their free hours came at different periods. Yes, it was her radio. But she heard no girlish voice singing with it as usual. She opened the door of the small apartment and looked upon a Cherry curled up in misery upon the davenport, sobbing out loud. Choking over the story, Cherry told her mother that she had found out that—that—well, there was to be a baby. And the boy? Oh, the boy was gone. Where? Oh. she didn’t know! She didn’t want ever to see him again! Blanche’s poor heart labored under this emotional strain without much help. There was only one thing to do; to protect Cherry at all costs; to provide for her and the baby. But she did not live to do so. Only a few week* before the baby’s birth. Blanchedied, penniless, but before shcrossed the Eternal Bridge she i” ranged for Cherry to go to the Florence Crittenton Home. At first Cherry didn’t want the small mite who cried whenever he was taken away from her. but before she was ready to leave the home, the baby was as fast in her heart as her finger could be in his small fist. And then a miracle happened. The boy wrote, wanting news of Cherry, sorry that he had acted like a cad, wanting to know if she'd forgive him. And had the baby come? He came to the home to see his son and to prove what an admirable parent he has become, he declared that the infant looked more like himself than Cherry! They are married now. Meanwhile Baby waits to be "adopted” by his own parents, as soon as the way is prepared, safe and well in the haven that was ready for his foolish, sweet young mother because of YOUR COMMUNITY FUND.